helicopter

Example Sentences

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The fire destroyed two structures — a cabin and an equipment shed — and forced the evacuation of 11 National Park Service employees, who were rescued by a Santa Barbara County Fire Department helicopter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He said on Saturday that this week Ukraine had already destroyed high-value Russian military equipment, including aircraft, a helicopter and a cargo ship.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

A bizarre pursuit unfolded along residential streets in Oceanside as a helicopter and half a dozen sheriff’s patrol cars chased a teen on an electric dirt bike.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

After decades where the dominant expectation for high-achieving parents was to intensively helicopter, a new generation of moms is saying “enough.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The boys helped pull each other to their feet, and Owen spun around, searching the dark clouds for the helicopter.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz